West Ham United: February 2009 Archives

Gianfranco Zola says he is not concerned about the return of Craig Bellamy when Manchester City visit on Sunday.

Gianfranco Zola will have to do without the services of suspended midfielder Mark Noble for the clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola admitted he was disappointed to be knocked out of the FA Cup following defeat to Middlesbrough.

Welsh defender Danny Gabbidon is stepping up his rehabilitation and has vowed to make a triumphant return following a groin injury.

West Ham defender James Collins will miss the clash with Middlesbrough due to a hamstring injury and Luis Boa Morte is also out.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says there will be no holding back in tonight's FA Cup replay at Middlesbrough.

West Ham have been hit with the news that centre-half James Collins is set for a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

West Ham defender Jonathan Spector was delighted to return to the side at Bolton but disappointed with the result.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has reportedly joined the race to sign highly-rated Wolves defender Kevin Foley in the summer.

West Ham defender James Collins will be sent for a scan on the hamstring injury that forced him out of the 2-1 defeat at Bolton.

An early flourish of goals from Bolton proved enough to see off a determined West Ham side at the Reebok Stadium.

Freddie Sears and Jonathan Spector could replace the injured Carlton Cole and suspended Lucas Neill for West Ham's trip to Bolton.

Injury-hit striker Dean Ashton has been told by boss Gianfranco Zola that he still has a big part to play at West Ham.

Diego Tristan claims he is ready to step in and solve the striker crisis at the club in the absence of Carlton Cole and Dean Ashton.

West Ham defender Herita Ilunga was delighted to find himself on the score sheet against Middlesbrough but wanted the win.

West Ham will be without Portuguese winger Luis Boa Morte for up to a month after he picked up a groin injury against Middlesbrough.

West Ham striker Dean Ashton has set his sights on a possible Uefa Cup spot next season after his latest ankle operation.

West Ham have received good news on the injury to star striker Carlton Cole who is only likely to miss the next two weeks of action.

West Ham are hoping to tie down Lucas Neill, Matthew Upson and Robert Green to new contracts at the club in the near future.

Carlton Cole is to undergo a scan on the ankle injury that forced him to limp out of Saturday's 1-1 FA Cup draw against Middlesbrough.

West Ham star Scott Parker has signed a new deal through until 2013 to put an end to Manchester City's interest.

Calum Davenport has spoken of his desire to sign a permanent deal with Sunderland when his loan spell ends in the summer.

West Ham's new signings Savio and Radoslav Kovac are both pushing for a start in the FA Cup clash with Middlesbrough.

Gianfranco Zola has not ruled out becoming the manager of Chelsea at some point in the future because he does plan long term.

Mark Noble has hailed the Hammers management duo Gianfranco Zola and Steve Clark as the best he has seen at the club.

West Ham have handed Republic of Ireland Under-21 international striker Terry Dixon a three-year contract.

West Ham winger Julien Faubert has rejected talk he is not in good physical shape and says he wants to join Real Madrid permanently.

West Ham keeper Robert Green says the club should take heart from the fact they were only narrowly beaten by Manchester United.

As the search begins for a new Chelsea boss following the axing of Phil Scolari, Gianfranco Zola has ruled himself out of the post.

Gianfranco Zola's lawyer says the West Ham manager has not been approached to take over from Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has heaped praise on striker Carlton Cole following his call-up into the England squad.

West Ham have an injury worry over defender James Collins after he pulled out of the Wales squad with a knee injury.

Man United moved back to the top of the table after beating a determined West Ham side thanks to a superb goal from Ryan Giggs.

Gianfranco Zola has boosted West Ham by confirming he will not quit the club in the near future to take over his former side Chelsea.

Scott Parker says he is happy at West Ham despite seeing a possible January move to Manchester City fail to materialise.

Gianfranco Zola could hand Radoslav Kovac his debut against Manchester United on Sunday while Savio could earn his first start.

West Ham's new boy Savio is looking ahead to the clash with Manchester United on Sunday and is desperate to get on the field.

West Ham are confident they will be seal a long term deal for defender Herita Ilunga before the end of the season.

West Ham keeper Robert Green is already looking forward to the challenge of playing Manchester United on Sunday.

West Ham have signed Ujpest FC keeper Peter Kurucz on loan until the summer according to the player's Hungarian club.

West Ham's new signing Radoslav Kovac is looking ahead to the challenge of playing for the club and hopes to feature against Man Utd.

West Ham have admitted that they missed a couple of transfer targets but overall they are pleased with their January business.

West Ham are considering offering Cardiff the £8million they will need to prise winger Joe Ledley away from south Wales.

West Ham midfielder Julien Faubert has signed for Spanish giants Real Madrid on loan until the end of the season.

Gianfranco Zola says he is not concerned about the return of Craig Bellamy when Manchester City visit on Sunday.

Gianfranco Zola will have to do without the services of suspended midfielder Mark Noble for the clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola admitted he was disappointed to be knocked out of the FA Cup following defeat to Middlesbrough.

Welsh defender Danny Gabbidon is stepping up his rehabilitation and has vowed to make a triumphant return following a groin injury.

West Ham defender James Collins will miss the clash with Middlesbrough due to a hamstring injury and Luis Boa Morte is also out.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola says there will be no holding back in tonight's FA Cup replay at Middlesbrough.

West Ham have been hit with the news that centre-half James Collins is set for a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

West Ham defender Jonathan Spector was delighted to return to the side at Bolton but disappointed with the result.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has reportedly joined the race to sign highly-rated Wolves defender Kevin Foley in the summer.

West Ham defender James Collins will be sent for a scan on the hamstring injury that forced him out of the 2-1 defeat at Bolton.

An early flourish of goals from Bolton proved enough to see off a determined West Ham side at the Reebok Stadium.

Freddie Sears and Jonathan Spector could replace the injured Carlton Cole and suspended Lucas Neill for West Ham's trip to Bolton.